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Land between South and Nord

Trails, paths and mountain passes in all directions have left their traces in Uri’s history for centuries. The close connection to the South and to another cultural and language area is reflected in Uri’s architecture and gastronomic culture, as well as in the gripping mythology. Johann Wolfgang Goethe and king Ludwig II. from Bavaria have both written about their fascination of Uri.

Uri has a lot to offer in cultural respects: baroque churches and numerous chapels, castles and fortresses and, most of all, its many historic sites. Still today the old traditions are alive and mirrored in crafts, folk theatres as well as in concerts and folkloristic performances.

The Inventory of living traditions is available online (www.lebendige-traditionen.ch) since 2012. Uri (such as Switzerland) acceded to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. Uri is among the first Cantons to publish its cantonal living traditions. The newly published guide proves that Uri is rich in traditions.